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* This is one of the 29 OSHA-approved State Plans. Twenty-two State Plans (21 states and Puerto Rico) cover both private and state and local government workplaces. The other seven State Plans (Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and the Virgin Islands) cover state and local government workers only.

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Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - May 17, 2021


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - May 17, 2021

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional
61 Forsyth Road, SW, Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0400; Fax (678) 237-0447
The Concerned Beauty and Barber Professionals (The CBBP) Alliance
Alliance Annual Report
May 17, 2021


  1. Alliance Background:

    1. Date Signed:

      March 31, 2014

      Renewal Date:

      December 2, 2016

    2. Evaluation Period:

      May 1, 2020, through April 30, 2021

    3. Overview:

      The U.S. Department of Labor’s (US DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), represented by the Atlanta Regional, Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West and Savannah, GA, Area Offices, the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute Safety, Health, and Environmental Services Group, and the Concerned Beauty & Barber Professionals (The CBBP). The focus of the Alliance is providing members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to products that contain hazardous chemicals.

    4. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors

      Alliances participants included the following:

      Members

      • Representatives from the US DOL - OSHA Regional Office
      • Representatives from the Georgia Tech Onsite Consultation Program
      • Representatives from The Concerned Beauty & Barber Professionals (The CBBP)

      Contributors

      • A representative from the US DOL – Wage & Hour Division (WDH) Regional Office
  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    Implementation team meeting were conducted during this period on the following dates:

    • September 14, 2020 (Video Conference)
    • November 16, 2020 (Video Conference)
    • March 15, 2021(Video Conference)
    • July 26, 2021 (Video Conference)

    In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

    Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

    Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Speech/Presentation and Dissemination April 15, 2019 Tamara Johnson-Shealey made a presentation regarding the efforts of the CBBP to the Georgia Board of Cosmetology. Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers

    20 - Impact

    Speech/Presentation and Dissemination February 2021 Tamara Johnson-Shealey promoted the Alliance, during the organization’s “Industry Day” on February 10, 2021. Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers

    20

    Dissemination During this period (FY 2021) The CBBP continued to utilize its “844” hotline to inform workers in the Beauty Industry, regarding their workplace safety and health rights. Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers

    N/A

    Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

    Activity Type Date Event Name Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s) Title Of Presentation (if applicable) City State Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Speech/Presentation/Training August 24, 2020 Monday School OSHA Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Tom Bosley led this session, which focused on OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program. He also shared the OSHA Alert – COVID-19 Guidance for Hair and Nail Salon Workers, recently developed by OSHA. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; Young Workers; and Safety and Health Program 10 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training Sept 14, 2020 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Hilarie Warren led this session, which focused on American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) guidelines for returning to work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; Young Workers; and Safety and Health Program 5 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training Sept 28, 2020 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Brandon Philpot led this session, which focused on ventilation systems. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; Young Workers; and Safety and Health Program 8 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training October 26, 2020 Monday School OSHA Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Tom Bosley led this session, which focused on OSHA’s Public webpage. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; Young Workers; and Safety and Health Program 9 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training Nov. 9, 2020 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Hilarie Warren led this session, which focused on Personal protective Equipment (PPE). Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 7- Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training Nov. 23, 2019 Monday School OSHA Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Hilarie Warren led the session. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 6 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training January 25, 2021 Monday School OSHA Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Tom Bosley led this session, which focused on OSHA COVID-19 Webpage and resources. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 6 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training Feb 8, 2021 Monday School OSHA Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech, led a session focused on the hierarchy of controls. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 5 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training Feb. 22, 2021 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Jenny Houlroyd led the session, which focused on The COVID-19 vaccines. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 5 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training March 22, 2021 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Tom Bosley led this session, which focused on OSHA's Safe + Sound Campaign. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 7 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training April 12, 2021 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. The session was led by Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 5 - Impacted
    Speech/Presentation/Training April 26, 2021 Monday School OSHA Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Jenny Houlroyd led the session. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 5 - Impacted

    Report Prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

Partnership #1243 - Agreement - May 17, 2021

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - May 17, 2021


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - May 17, 2021

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0443; Fax (678) 237-0447

OSHA, Consul General of Honduras in Atlanta Alliance
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
May 17, 2021


  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed:
      April 10, 2013

      Renewal Date:
      March 15, 2016

    2. Evaluation Period:
      April 11, 2020, through April 10, 2021

    3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of Honduras in Atlanta formed an Alliance to provide Salvadoran Nationals throughout the southeast with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    • Representatives from OSHA’s Atlanta-East and/or Atlanta-West Area Office communicated with Alliance members from the Honduran Consulate during the following time periods:
      • June 3, 2020
      • July 9, 2020
      • August 19, 2020

     

  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

    Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

    Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Dissemination/Outreach June 3, 2020, July 9, 2020 and August 1, 2020 Representatives from the Alliance group participated in the Georgia Farmworkers Taskforcei meetings. The Farmworker Taskforceii consist of a wide range of government agencies, community groups, as well as diplomatic representatives. Hazard Communication/Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

    100+ attendees

    Dissemination/Outreach June 9, 2020 The Region IV COVID-19 Outreach information was shared with the consulate, in an effort to education workers in the Hispanic community about the ongoing hazards associated with the pandemic. Infectious Disease, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

    100+ attendees

    Dissemination/Outreach   The OSHA Atlanta Regional Office forwarded the Consul General of Honduras in Atlanta, GA, both English and Spanish versions of the OSHA news release regarding the fatal accident at Foundation Food Group Service in Gainesville, Georgia. Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Worker’s Rights, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

    N/A


    Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

    Activity Type Date Event Name Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s) Title Of Presentation, if applicable City State Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Outreach/Training Sept. 3, 2020 “Managing Heat Illness among outdoor workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic” Marilyn Velez, CAS – Atlanta-West Area Office During this period, a Facebook live presentation was conducted in Spanish, which was focused on the following topic “Managing Heat Illnesses among outdoor workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted the event in support of Labor Rights Week. Members of the OSHA Whistleblower staff also participated in the event. Atlanta GA Falls, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 100+ workers


    Report prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator


    i The Georgia Farmworker Task Force is an advocacy group lead by the Farmworker Rights Division of the Georgia Legal Services. They advocate and represent farmworkers who are working and living unsafely because their employer is violating regulations in place to protect them. This group visits farms to inform workers of their rights; they also provide legal representation and inform the members of potential violations of existing laws. The Federal Agencies belonging to this group are there to provide resources and clarification of their regulations/jurisdictions/limitations and the non-profit organizations and Consulates are usually receiving employees’ complaints because the workers feel more comfortable speaking to them than a government agency.

    ii Members of the Farmworker Taskforce consisted of the following: Georgia Legal Services Program; Tapestry / Anti-Human Trafficking Program; Southern Poverty Law Center; Justice for Migrant Women; Emory University Nursing School; Medical College of Augusta; Farmworker Association of Florida; United Farm Workers (UFW) Foundation; Mexican Consulate of Atlanta; El Salvador Consulate of Atlanta; Honduras Consulate of Atlanta; Guatemala Consulate of Atlanta; USDOL OSHA; USDOL Wage & Hour Division; and the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - May 17, 2021


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - May 17, 2021

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0443; Fax (678) 237-0447

OSHA, Consul General of El Salvador in Atlanta Alliance
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
May 17, 2021


  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed:
      April 10, 2013

      Renewal Date:
      March 15, 2016

    2. Evaluation Period:
      April 11, 2020, through April 10, 2021

    3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of El Salvador in Atlanta formed an Alliance to provide Salvadoran Nationals throughout the southeast with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    • Representatives from OSHA’s Atlanta-East and/or Atlanta-West Area Office communicated with Alliance members from the El Salvadoran Consulate during the following time periods:
      • June 3, 2020
      • July 9, 2020
      • August 19, 2020

     

  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

    Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

    Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Dissemination/Outreach June 3, 2020, July 9, 2020 and August 1, 2020 Representatives from the Alliance group participated in the Georgia Farmworkers Taskforcei meetings. The Farmworker Taskforceii consist of a wide range of government agencies, community groups, as well as diplomatic representatives. Hazard Communication/Chemicals, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

    100+ attendees

    Dissemination/Outreach June 9, 2020 The Region IV COVID-19 Outreach information was shared with the consulate, in an effort to education workers in the Hispanic community about the ongoing hazards associated with the pandemic. Infectious Disease, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

    100+ attendees

    Dissemination/Outreach   The OSHA Atlanta Regional Office forwarded the Consul General of El Salvadoran in Atlanta, GA, both English and Spanish versions of the OSHA news release regarding the fatal accident at Foundation Food Group Service in Gainesville, Georgia. Hazard Communication/ Chemicals, Worker’s Rights, Hispanic/ Latino Worker and Small Business

    N/A


    Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

    Activity Type Date Event Name Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s) Title Of Presentation, if applicable City State Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Outreach/Training Sept. 3, 2020 “Managing Heat Illness among outdoor workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic” Marilyn Velez, CAS – Atlanta-West Area Office During this period, a Facebook live presentation was conducted in Spanish, which was focused on the following topic “Managing Heat Illnesses among outdoor workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted the event in support of Labor Rights Week. Members of the OSHA Whistleblower staff also participated in the event. Atlanta GA Falls, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 100+ workers


    Report prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator


    i The Georgia Farmworker Task Force is an advocacy group lead by the Farmworker Rights Division of the Georgia Legal Services. They advocate and represent farmworkers who are working and living unsafely because their employer is violating regulations in place to protect them. This group visits farms to inform workers of their rights; they also provide legal representation and inform the members of potential violations of existing laws. The Federal Agencies belonging to this group are there to provide resources and clarification of their regulations/jurisdictions/limitations and the non-profit organizations and Consulates are usually receiving employees’ complaints because the workers feel more comfortable speaking to them than a government agency.

    ii Members of the Farmworker Taskforce consisted of the following: Georgia Legal Services Program; Tapestry / Anti-Human Trafficking Program; Southern Poverty Law Center; Justice for Migrant Women; Emory University Nursing School; Medical College of Augusta; Farmworker Association of Florida; United Farm Workers (UFW) Foundation; Mexican Consulate of Atlanta; El Salvador Consulate of Atlanta; Honduras Consulate of Atlanta; Guatemala Consulate of Atlanta; USDOL OSHA; USDOL Wage & Hour Division; and the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - March 31, 2021


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - March 31, 2021

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Suncoast Utility Contractors Association (SUCA) Alliance
March 31, 2021


  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      April 17, 2015

    2. Date Renewed

      February 21, 2019

    3. Evaluation Period

      November 1, 2019 – March 31, 2021

    4. Alliance Overview and Goals

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Suncoast Utility Contractors Association, Inc. (SUCA) agreed to establish an Alliance to reduce and prevent exposure to hazards during trenching and excavation procedures, confined space entry and other imminent dangers in the underground utility construction industry. The goal will be achieved by developing and sharing information, guidance, and training resources.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results:

    • November 1, 2019
    • January 2 and 9, 2020
    • February 5, 2020
    • March 10, 2020
    • May 12 and 29, 2020
    • June 17, 2020
    • August 28, 2020
    • October 2, 2020
    • December 1, 2020
    • February 1 and 19, 2021
    • March 2 and 16, 2021
  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

    Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

    Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached
    (numeric value)
    Email Blast Monthly During this period, the SUCA Pipeline Newsletter featured a variety of safety focused drop-in articles. The newsletter also highlighted safety and health events, such as National Fall Prevention Stand-Downs. Construction, Small Business, Trenching and Fall Prevention

    500

    Email Blast 1/9 and 19/2020 During this period, OSHA and the University of South Florida (USF), Education & Research Center (ERC) promoted an OSHA recordkeeping presentation to the Alliance members. Construction, Small Business, Trenching

    500

    Email Blast 6/18/2020 During this period, the NUCA Trench safety Stand-down was promoted to the Alliance group. Construction, Small Business, Trenching

    500

    Other 3/16/2021 Alliance members supported the group’s Safety Committee Meeting. Construction, Small Business, Trenching

    4

    Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

    Activity Type Date Event Name Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s) Title Of Presentation (if applicable) City State Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Speech/Presentation 2/5/2020 Alliance Outreach Joan Spencer, OSHA During this period, a presentation was conducted, which focused on job risk assessments. Virtual FL Construction, Small Business, Trenching

    40

    Speech/Presentation and Exhibit 6/17/2020 Alliance Outreach Joan Spencer, OSHA During this period, a presentation was conducted, which focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and Trench Safety. Virtual FL Construction, Small Business, Trenching

    20

Report prepared by: Joan M. Spencer, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Tampa Area Office, March 22, 2021

Region 4 - Renewal Agreement - March 25, 2021


Region 4 - Renewal Agreement - March 25, 2021

AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
TAMPA AREA OFFICE
AND
THE ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC.,
FLORIDA GULF COAST CHAPTER

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Tampa Area Office and the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Florida Gulf Coast Chapter (ABC, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and the ABC, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter hereby renew the Alliance signed June 12, 2008, and renewed February 25, 2011, April 9, 2013, April 12, 2016, and July 18, 2018, with a continued emphasis on reducing and preventing exposure to falls, trenching and excavation, scaffold, confined space, struck-by, chemical and electrical hazards, as well as other prevalent safety and health hazards in the construction industry. Specifically, OSHA and the ABC, Florida Gulf Coast are committed to providing the ABC, Florida Gulf Coast members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Through the Alliance, the organizations will continue to place emphasis on effectively communicating these issues to hard-to-reach groups, such as non-English speaking and youth workers.

This agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance's activities. Alliance participants also agree to meet the requirements for program participation laid out in the "Fundamental Requirements for OSHA Alliance Program Participants" and the "Guidelines for OSHA's Alliance Program Participants: Alliance Products and Other Alliance Projects."

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use injury, illness, and hazard exposure data, when appropriate, to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options, including but not limited to member surveys, to evaluate the Alliance and measure the impact on improving workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and the ABC, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-Site Consultation Project partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness: Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

  • Develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and communicate such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA's and the ABC, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Web sites) to employers and workers in the industry.
  • Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA's or ABC, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter's conferences, local meetings, or other events.
  • Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on prevalent hazards in the construction industry to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace or to provide input on safety and health issues.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

  • Develop effective training and education programs for construction workers regarding fall protection, trenching and excavation, electrical safety, scaffold safety, confined space safety, steel erection, struck-by hazards and health issues, such as silica and hexavalent chromium, and to communicate such information to constituent employers and workers, including hard-to-reach groups (non-English speaking and youth workers).
  • Deliver or arrange for the delivery of the aforementioned courses.

OSHA's Alliances provide parties an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's initiatives, outreach, communication, training and education. These Alliances have proved to be valuable tools for both OSHA and Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with a party, OSHA is not endorsing or promoting, nor does it intend to endorse or promote, any of that party's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet one to two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Tampa Area Office and any other appropriate offices. OSHA will encourage State Plans' and OSHA On-site Consultation Programs' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for five-years. Either signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of both signatories.

Signed this 25th day of March 2021.


Steve Cona, III
President
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
Florida Gulf Coast Chapter


Danelle Jindra
Tampa Area Director
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - January 31, 2020


Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - January 31, 2020

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and The Consulate of Mexico in Orlando, Florida
January 31, 2020


  1. Alliance Background

    A. Date Signed

    August 30, 2018

    B. Date Renewed

    December 9, 2020

    C. Evaluation Period

    November 1, 2019 – January 31, 2021

    D. Alliance Overview and Goals

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of Mexico in Orlando, Florida, formed an Alliance to provide Mexican National workers throughout Central Florida with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    • August 17, 2020
    • August 31, 2020
    • October 23, 2020
    • December 9, 2020

    In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

    Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff:

    Activity Type Date Event Name Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s) Title Of Presentation (if applicable) City State Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Exhibit August 31 to September 4, 2020 Labor‘s Rights Week Tampa Area OSHA Office compliance officers and 11(c) investigators Opening event remarks, radio interview, and virtual presentations Orlando FL Agriculture, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/Latino Workers, Silica, Small Business, Temporary Workers, Trenching, and Walking-Working Surfaces 1,000+
  4. Alliance Developed Products

    None

Report prepared by: Joan Spencer, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Tampa Area OSHA Office, February 19, 2021.

Partnership #1001 - Agreement – February 17, 2021